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‘Brooklyn’s Wish’ Keeps on Giving

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For the second straight year Aldergrove’s Wilson family have sold and delivered poinsettias to fundraise for families at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital. Parents Tanya and Joel Wilson, along with daughters Charlotte and Isabella, have raised $1,300 so far this Christmas season, in memory of their late daughter and sibling Brooklyn Wilson and in thanks to RCH and staff for their loving assistance to Brooklyn. The public is invited to call the RCH Foundation at 604-520-4438 and donate to Brooklyn’s Wish Fund, or visit https://www.facebook.com/#!/BrooklynsWishFund where there is a link to make on-line donations. Tax receipts will be issued by the RCH Foundation.

With temperatures expected to dip below -4 degrees this week, an extreme weather response has been called “until further notice” to shelter Langley’s homeless. Extreme weather shelter beds have been opened up for adults at the Gateway of Hope. The Aldergrove Neighborhood Services has also activated a youth weather response. Shelter beds will be made available in Aldergrove. The RCMP and community centres are all alerted and will let those in need know. The ANS will provide transportation for teens in need of shelter. The inclement weather may continue for an extended period of time, with temperatures expected to go as low as -7 degrees overnight on Thursday. If you are a youth or know of a youth who needs shelter during extreme weather, call 604-530-6477 between 7 p.m. and midnight, and transportation to the shelter will be arranged.

Crosswalk a ‘go’ for Aldergrove Secondary at 29th By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A community campaign for a crosswalk at Aldergrove Secondary School’s 29 Avenue entrance has paid off. The crosswalk and redesign of the school parking lot will be built this summer, as a result of a partnership between the Township of Langley and Langley School District. It will be the only marked crosswalk on 29 Avenue between 264 and 272 Streets and will be used by students from both the high school and the adjacent Betty Gilbert Middle School. Councillor Charlie Fox says this aspect of the project is a done deal, however, the issue of whether traffic calming measures would be undertaken at the crosswalk requires approval of 67 per cent of neighbouring

residents. Ballots and letters informing residents of this option have gone out to 900 homes in the area within one kilometre of the high school. The deadline for responses is Dec. 13, and if approved by two-thirds or more of respondents an open house would be held in the new year to present the traffic calming design concepts to the public. The options include speed bumps and curb bulges (to prevent motorists from passing stopped cars on the inside lane) between 267A and 269A Streets. Traffic-pedestrian lights are not included in the plans. Regardless of whether the traffic calming is approved, Fox says the crosswalk plans will go ahead, as approved by the Township-School District Liaison Committee.

“This is a cooperative effort by the Township and District to make a four-way intersection at 268A Street, with a designated crosswalk,” said Fox. “Both sides are aboard, and the funding allocation has been included in the budgets, and it would be built next summer in about a four-week project.” “We’re excited to have the green light on this,” said Aldergrove Secondary principal John Pusic. “It’s been a longstanding issue of safety for the students at both schools, and I give credit to the Leadership Team students at our school for their petition to TransLink and the Township earlier this year which really brought this issue to the forefront.” The crosswalk design involves a redesign of the school parking lot and SEE: Page 3 entrances.

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Councillor Charlie Fox and Aldergrove Secondary principal John Pusic stand in the area where a new, single entrance to the high school will be built along with a crosswalk directly across from 268A Street.

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Youth are the invisible homeless By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Walk down a bustling hallway at any of Langley’s high schools and you will most likely walk past a homeless teenager. A homeless youth looks like any other student, said Loren Roberts, manager of youth homelessness for Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services. He or she can be a straight A student who lives in a vehicle, or buses in from a shelter outside of Langley each day to get to class. She can be a youth who is couch surfing or living with her friend’s family, he said. “A lot of the kids we work with aren’t homeless because of their own behaviour. Sometimes it is something as shocking as their family has up and left them. “Other times, it is family tragedy, the home is abusive and unsafe to go to, there has been a brain injury of one of the parents. It can be for so many reasons,” Roberts said. There are also young people whose own behaviour has led them to homelessness, from criminal actions and substance abuse to just not wanting to live with their parents’ rules or curfew, he said. Most of the schools in Langley offer a lunch program. Administrators try and take care of clothing needs when some youth come to school with no jackets, or shoes that are falling apart, as has been the case several times this year. “I think there is this misconception out there that a homeless teen is someone begging out on the streets,” said Langley Secondary principal Dawne Tomlinson. “They look like any other student in our school. “The difference that nobody sees is they aren’t living with any fam-

ily members, they are couch surfing and the only safe place for them is school.” She has one student who takes a bus and Skytrain to get to LSS each day. He had addictions but now doesn’t miss a day of school and will graduate. Tomlinson said often kids will surf from couch to couch but too many times, a student will come to her on a Friday afternoon and say he has nowhere to sleep that weekend. “And that’s where there is trouble, because the ministry is closed and we can’t get them services on a Friday.” At LSS, they feed 60 to 100 kids a lunch every day. Out of school population of 850, that is way too high a number and speaks to the levels of poverty in Langley, she said. “We live in our middle class world and we don’t see the amount of poverty in Langley, in our own backyard.” This statement came on the same day a report found B.C. has the worst child poverty rate in Canada, again. The lunch program costs LSS around $13,000 to operate per year, which all comes from fundraising dollars, she said. After seeing too many teens in such crisis situations, she started a community round table and through that the Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services has an office open on Mondays at the school, to help those most at risk. There is also a family support worker at the school and very determined counsellors. Through these services, teens aren’t reaching a crisis point as often, she said. The number of homeless youth in Langley fluctuates, but on some nights, up to six have nowhere to live

or sleep. But what makes Langley’s homeless youth unique is there is no emergency shelter for them here. There are no beds and no transitional housing. “There are youth shelters we can send them to in Abbotsford and in Surrey and those places are very accommodating, but we need something permanent in Langley. “Most of these kids attend school here and are ingrained here,” Roberts said. “Their friends are here.” Last year, Roberts was in front of both Langley councils pleading for funding to operate a Youth Extreme Weather Response shelter. He received the funding for last year. This year will be the first “full” year of the weather shelter response which will provide overnight shelter, in partnership with St. Dunstan’s Church in Aldergrove. ANS will also provide SafeRide, which will provide youth with a ride, whether it be a taxi, bus ticket or some way to get them to overnight shelter just by calling the agency. Funding for this year’s initiative has come from in-kind support from the Langley RCMP, Ministry of Child and Family Development and the Child and Youth sub-committee and Healthier Communities Partnership. With the weather beginning to turn colder, Roberts has already put into action two extreme weather response nights, once when the rain came sideways and the other when temperatures dipped below zero. The response will piggyback on the Gateway of Hope’s Extreme Weather Response for adults. “We had a phone call from a

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friend wanting to find shelter for a teen but otherwise we didn’t have any youth use the shelter service that night,” Roberts said of the first call. “It’s going to be that way where we won’t always need a bed,” he said. But the point is there is a need for some help for at risk and homeless youth in the form of some kind of transitional housing. But like the Gateway of Hope, it will have to be a full community response. “Our local municipalities are open to learning more and the Ministry of Child Development has been supportive to our program so all of this makes us hopeful,” said Roberts.

“Really we don’t need anything as big as the Gateway of Hope. We need a two- or three-bed program.” Housing Minister Rich Coleman was instrumental in getting provincial funding for Gateway of Hope, and a major community response, spearheaded by the four Langley Rotary Clubs, helped its all come together. Roberts would love to see the same efforts made for youth. If you are a youth or know of a youth who needs shelter during extreme weather, call 604-530-6477 between 7 p.m. and midnight, and transportation to the shelter will be arranged.

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The two existing entrances to the school would be closed and fenced off, and replaced with a single entrance directly across from 268A Street, where the crosswalk would be built. Pusic said this makes sense as it would create a more orderly procession of students crossing 29 Avenue at 268A Street, instead of walking through the existing two gates and jaywalking across 29 Avenue willy-nilly. He notes that many of the students walk directly down 268A Street to their homes on the north side of 29 Avenue. Pusic and Fox said they hope the traffic calming proposal will be approved as it would serve to slow down traffic on 29 Avenue, which is all too often used as a thoroughfare by speeding motorists. However, “I just want there to be no misunderstanding,” said Fox. “The crosswalk is a separate issue from the traffic calming and regardless of the outcome of the ballots we will proceed with the crosswalk.”

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There are a number of students attending school in Langley who do not have homes to go to at night. Many are couch surfing, staying with friends, but there are a few with no place to go. Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services is seeking support for a permanent shelter for those who are stranded.

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Aldergrove Secondary’s Leadership Team students petitioned for a marked crosswalk in front of the school on 29 Avenue earlier this year, and local government has now approved a plan for the installation of crosswalks this summer.

A group of last year’s grade 12 students known as the Global Voices Group from DW Poppy, generously donated $300, as well as some much-needed toiletry items, to Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services. Darien Johnson of Global Voices requested a presentation from youth outreach workers at ANS at the school to talk about the issues surrounding youth homelessness. The funds were used towards the purchase of necessities to support youth accessing the program. This includes groceries, transit fares and clothing items. The group fundraised within the school for this worthy cause. Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services, a community-based non-

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DW Poppy Secondary’s Global Voices students financially assisted the ANS program for homeless youth in the community. It is only through the profit organization servson rapidly approaching, support of generous com- ANS would greatly appreing children, youth and munity contributions families in Aldergrove ciate donations from and Langley, is honoured such as this that they community to support may continue to meet to receive this donathe many services they the ever-growing needs tion and commends the provide. of children, youth and students for their hard For more information families. work and support of this on how to help, please With the winter seacontact 604-534-2171. initiative.

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Township urged to save Salmon River By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Calling the Salmon River “something extraordinary,” a fisheries expert has urged Langley Township council to take steps to preserve the waterway that runs through Fort Langley to connect with the Fraser River. Dr. Marvin Rosenau of BCIT’s Fish Wildlife and Recreation program told the Oct. 28 meeting that development decisions by the mayor and councillors directly affect the Salmon River and the fish that swim in it. “You guys are the deciders,” Rosenau said, “…the deciding factor as to whether the Salmon River will survive or not.” He warned against “hardening of the landscape” by allowing construction too close to the stream. Concrete and pavement will increase runoff into the river, eroding the fish habitat as the stream bed gets dirtier, Rosenau said. “You’ve got lots of decisions [about development near the waterway] to make,” Rosenau said. “The science is pretty straightforward.” During the questionand-answer that followed the presentation, Mayor Jack Froese said the challenge for council is balancing growth with preservation. “We have to put peo-

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The Salmon River is at risk and Township council members are ‘the deciders’ of its fate, fisheries expert Dr. Marvin Rosenau told them. Rosenau appeared before council last month to draw attention to the risk of ‘hardening the landscape’ by building too close to the stream. ple someplace,” Froese Richter asked Rosenau speak to council after he said. if the Township should gave a public presentaFroese added right- simply stop developing tion on the health and to-farm laws limit the near the river, he replied viability of the Salmon Township’s ability to the municipality should River on May 23 at the restrict development get a groundwater spe- Fort Langley Community such as greenhouses near cialist to review the situ- Hall. The Salmon River waterways when they are ation. Enhancement Society built on agricultural land. “You want to get your website describes the Rosenau was critical experts in here,” he said. river as “the most producof the provincial rightRosenau, who has tive stream for its size in to-farm legislation, call- more than 35 years expe- the Lower Fraser Valley ing it “heavy-handed” rience and expertise in for coho and cutthroat and “environmentally dealing with freshwater trout” with steelhead and destructive.” fisheries in the Fraser at least 12 other fish speWhen Councillor Kim Valley, was invited to cies.

Fewer classes over 30 in Langley schools By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

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It seems Bill 22 legislation to keep class sizes under 30 students is working in Langley. Assistant superintendent Claire Guy provided a “good news report” to the board of education on class sizes this year at the Tuesday night

meeting. “In all of Langley, we only had five classes over 30 students this year,” said Guy. “We had 13 last year, so thank you to the principals for their hard work to organize classrooms.” As part of the province’s Bill 22 legislation, teachers are compensat-

ed financially for classes that have more than 30 students. Last year, the district paid out $6,700 to teachers. This year, it will only be $3,000, said Guy. “Numbers in classrooms matter, so my thanks to all who worked hard on this,” said school board chair Wendy Johnson.

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Space heater suspected cause in fatal fire By BRENDA ANDERSON Aldergrove Star

Materials left too close to a bedroom space heater are the suspected cause of a fatal townhouse fire in Langley on Thursday evening, Nov. 28. One person died and two others were taken to hospital after fire broke out in a rear bedroom of a unit inside a four-plex in the 23800 block of Old Yale Road. A space heater was found, plugged in, in the room where the fire is believed to have originated,

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VICTORIA – Last week I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value. It’s like the AirCare program, a pollution solution that sounded great at the time. AirCare soon found itself chasing diminishing environmental returns, made redundant by new vehicle technology and the financial need to save fuel. Public sector carbon offsets will suffer the same fate, growing as a political liability as their effectiveness declines. All this is separate from B.C.’s carbon tax and greenhouse gas reduction program, another environmental trial balloon that is sinking back to Earth. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up substantially by 2020. New liquefied natural gas export proposals continue to pop up, the latest ones on former industrial sites near Squamish and Campbell River. And with the surge of LNG activity around Kitimat and Prince Rupert already changing the landscape, questions linger about the pollution and

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greenhouse gas impacts. As she left for the government’s largest ever trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark dismissed a study that estimated the impact of three LNG plants. That study, done by Kitimat environment group Skeena Wild, assumed “direct drive” technology to chill and compress gas for export. It concluded that three plants would burn two and a half times the amount of natural gas currently used in Metro Vancouver. Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak relied on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet. BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gas-fired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up. Clark has repeatedly argued that B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere. I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG pro-

duction shouldn’t count. “We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for greenhouse gases in a particular region is one that is constantly evolving. There are regularly changes to the international standards for accounting for these things and reporting them. And certainly the ability for one jurisdiction to impact positively on the GHG emissions of another, we think is appropriately considered in how one accounts for these things.” Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination. Globe and Mail China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe covered the premier’s visit. He reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal in peak demand periods. Clark also visited Japan, another key customer for LNG. The whole world knows why Japan needs new energy sources. It needs to replace production from its disastertainted nuclear facilities. Will B.C. LNG be part of the solution to humaninduced climate change? On the evidence so far, the answer is no. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: Men such as Mr Richard Kinder, Mr. William Morgan, Mr Ian Anderson and Mr. Greg Toth (who recently spoke to the Langley Chamber of Commerce concerning the twinning of the Kinder Morgan pipeline through the Fraser Valley) are clearly intelligent and passionate people. They are also in positions of significant power and influence. Therefore, I invite the citizens of Langley to join me in making the following requests of them: 1. to be mindful of the mounting scientific evidence of global climate change, and how these changes are accelerated by the combustion of fossil fuels and the collateral damage caused by extracting and transporting fossil fuels. 2. to divest funds currently invested in the fossil fuel industry and lead the way towards its down-sizing and ultimate discontinuance over the next 20 years. 3. to re-direct resources and influence towards the proliferation of energy production that is environmentally sustainable and socially just, as well as financially profitable. Susan Davidson, Aldergrove

Where there’s smoke... Editor: Which city will Metro Vancouver choose to build its toxic emission-spewing garbage incinerator? It will also create over 100,000 tonnes per year of toxic and hazardous ashes requiring geomembrane-lined land fill sites. If they build outside of the Metro area will that city have to pay the ‘put or pay’ penalty if the waste won’t burn? Also, will that city be responsible for landfilling the ashes? Sweden is touted as the shining example of incineration and recycling but there is a hidden truth. Because of recycling they don’t have enough combustible garbage and have to import garbage from across Europe. They also have a policy of not allowing the hazardous/toxic ashes to be landfilled so they are sent to neighbouring Norway and mixed into concrete to fill old mine shafts. How long before this toxic concrete cocktail breaks down and pollutes Norway’s groundwater and fjords? When you put our provincial government’s irresponsible fracking policy into the equation the whole province could eventually become a toxic wasteland. If you live, or know of someone who does live in one of these ‘chosen cities’ help make sure that this environmental monstrosity, and all of the ensuing problems it will bring, never gets built. Gary Huntbatch, Abbotsford

Pipelines create opportunities Editor: For the most part, arguments against the Kinder Morgan project are at best sheer speculation and short on facts. The Alberta Heritage fund currently has $16 billion in funds and since inception has returned over $34 billion to the province, with the focus being on health care and education. The Kinder Morgan expansion, as I understand it, will use the existing right-of -way that includes the current line. Comments about the inevitability of an oil spill is not borne out by any facts. Again, it is speculation. The original pipelines in B.C. were installed with the barest of public discussion or inputs. The current proposals are an opportunity for any community to investigate and participate, ensuring all fail safes are in place and working. The harsh reality of the proposed oil and gas projects for B.C. is this. These projects will allow a very large work force to generate enough income to hopefully purchase homes, raise and educate a family and in some part ensure a financially sustainable future. I have over 30 years experience working in the industry, suffered total financial ruin in the recession of the 1980s and worked myself back to financial security, working in Alberta and B.C. Terry Brenan, Aldergrove

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The old time dance series at the Aldergrove OAP Hall have become a huge success. Held every other Saturday afternoon for the past couple of months, attendance has grown by leaps and bounds. At the most recent dance, on Nov. 30, there were 71 dancers who turned up and enjoyed

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The Bertrand Watershed Education Team (B-WET) is a project delivered by Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) in partnership with the Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society. The B-WET project is working to enhance critical habitat for the native and endangered species that live in and around Bertrand Creek in Aldergrove. Historically, Bertrand Creek was forested and its waters supported many populations of salmon and other aquatic species. Over the years, urban and agricultural development has impacted Bertrand Creek. However, Bertrand Creek remains a hotspot of biodiversity. It is one of only a handful of watersheds that host two of

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most endangered fish species, the Nooksack dace and the Salish sucker. Bertrand Creek is also home to the endangered Oregon spotted Frog, the threatened Coastal Cutthroat trout, and numerous species of Pacific salmon, with spawning salmon spotted this fall in Vanetta Park at 32 Ave. Though Bertrand Creek has been negatively affected by development in the Aldergrove area, there are many ways that landowners can minimize their impact on Bertrand Creek. This can be done by removing invasive plant species such as Himalyan blackberry; avoiding the use of pesticide and fertilizers; limiting impervious (paved) surfaces by using wooden decks and pervious parking areas; and

planting native vegetation in your garden. B-WET is restoring the native habitat along Bertrand Creek by removing invasive plant species, removing trash from the creek, and offering free native plants to landowners along Bertrand Creek to enhance streamside areas. It is important to restore native vegetation along Bertrand Creek as it will prevent erosion and sediment from entering in the stream, filter pollutants, provide shade to cool the stream for fish, stabilize the creek banks; and provide habitat for native birds and other wildlife. The B-WET team will be in Aldergrove for the next couple of months working on Bertrand Creek restoration projects. If

you are interested in volunteering your time to help restore Bertrand Creek, or you are a streamside landowner interested in participating in the project, please contact Carly at cstromsten@tol.ca or call 604-5323511. Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society (BCES), formed in 1993 as a group of volunteers from the Aldergrove community, works towards the restoration of Bertrand Creek. Volunteers are needed to help plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive species. To volunteer with the BCES please contact Lisa at 604532-3517 or ldreves@tol.ca, or join them at a meeting, held the third Wednesday of the month at the Aldergrove Community Secondary School library.

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An Aldergrove-based company has earned top marks for its innovation in the veneer wood manufacturing industry. Westmill Industries Ltd. won the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award in the Materials/ Supplies category of the Engineered Wood Technology Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (EWTA) annual Supplier of the Year Awards program. The program is designed to recognize companies that excel at providing high quality and superior delivery of products,

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Information About School Status During Inclement Weather Snow closures and power outages are an annual occurrence in Langley School District. So where do you go to get information about the status of schools during periods of inclement weather? If you have power in your home and an Internet connection, current information about Langley schools can be accessed at www.sd35.bc.ca. Click on the “Emergency Closures” QuickLink. If you don’t have connectivity, but your phone is working, call a relative or friend in an area that has not been affected by the storm and ask them to check the district website for you. Current information is also posted on the Langley School District’s Information Hotline at 604532-1453. (Do not hang up if your call is not connected right away). Local radio stations are also informed of school status in Langley. Tune in to CKWX 1130 AM, CKNW 980 AM, Country Radio 107.1 FM or CBC 690 AM for updates. We will also post updates to Twitter @LangleySchools and Facebook www.Facebook.com/LangleySchoolDistrict.

Langley TeacherLibrarian Honoured as BC TeacherLibrarian of the Year Richard Bulpitt Elementary TeacherLibrarian Deb Cowland was presented the BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award October 25th at the Provincial Teacher-Librarian Association Conference. Ms. Cowland was nominated by her peers in recognition of her outstanding contributions to student learning and her ongoing support of Teachers and TeacherLibrarians in the Langley School District and the Province. While visiting Richard Bulpitt Elementary for its official opening Minister of Education Peter Fassbender took a moment to congratulate Ms. Cowland and thank her for her hard work and dedication to Langley students.

Christmas in the Park Aldergrove Star

For more than 20 years, families from throughout Langley and across the Lower Mainland have been coming by carload and busload to see a local park transformed into a winter wonderland. The tradition continues as Christmas in Williams Park enters its 23rd year, and community volunteers and the Township of Langley have teamed up to welcome visitors and some very special guests — including Santa himself. “This is a holiday tradition that people have been enjoying for more than two decades,” said Township of Langley Recreation Programmer Tasha Mijinke. “The thousands of lights and holiday decorations combined with the natural beauty of Williams Park is something visitors just love. They look forward to it every year.” She noted that people who enjoyed Christmas in Williams Park when they were kids are now bringing their own children out to the festive display.

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There will be plenty of festive holiday decorations, horse-drawn carriage rides and lots of tasty treats. From Monday, Dec. 2 to Thursday, Dec. 12, guests can drive through Williams Park, at 238 Street and 68 Avenue, to see the show of lights from the comfort of their own vehicles. The Scenic Drive is open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, visitors can enter the park on foot to enjoy a celebration that includes entertainment, horse and carriage rides, face painting, food and hot drinks, and a visit with Santa Claus. The Walk and Celebrate events run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted and will be used

to stage Christmas in Williams Park again next year. “So many people come out to make this annual event a success,” said Mijinke, noting that a committee of volunteers organizes and oversees Christmas in Williams Park, and individuals, organizations, and businesses pitch in to cook hot dogs, put on displays, and provide activities. “They really show their Christmas spirit by giving their time and efforts to make this event enjoyable for everyone.” For information, call recreation programmer Tasha Mijinke at tmijinke@tol.ca or 604-8562899 ext. 102

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Author, Illustrator and Star of the Book Visit RC Garnett RC Garnett Grade 1 Teacher Chantelle Saumier and Lynn Fripps Grade 3 Teacher Vanessa Steunenberg have teamed up to create two new children’s books: Vinnie, Star of the Show and Vinnie the Hurricane. Written by Ms. Saumier and illustrated by Ms. Steunenberg, the books feature Ms. Saumier’s real-life pet dog Vinnie, and are full of fun and doggie mayhem to capture young readers. Ms. Saumier and Ms. Stuenenberg visited RC Garnett and spent the day with students discussing the book writing and illustrating process but, as life imitates art, it was Vinnie that stole the show.

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Pioneer Christmas for kids at Centennial Museum Aldergrove Star

The Langley Centennial Museum in Fort Langley is once again capturing the spirit of Christmas past with their annual Pioneer Christmas event. On Saturday Dec. 7, the museum will host families at a program in the morning and at one in the afternoon that harkens back to simple days gone by. The museum will be transformed into a virtual pioneer Christmas town with various stations

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Hike those highway speed limits, say a third of BC residents suburban highways and A significant number of 120 on the Coquihalla British Columbians clearly is reasonable. In my don’t buy the safety manexperience, it is not tra that speed kills. speed alone but excesIn fact, according to a sive speed combined new Insights West poll, with over-driving the conducted in partnership weather/road condiwith Black Press, 37 tions that kills. It is also percent of residents (and 39 percent of drivers) More than half of true to say that that dramatic speed differbelieve a higher speed those polled believe entials of traffic is also limit should be posted a major contributor to on our major highways. the province should Currently, 100 km/h is the not bring back photo road carnage. However, while that may be true maximum on most freeradar. on congested urban ways, while 110 km/h is roads it is less so on posted on the Coquihalla Keith Morgan the highway where few Highway and parts of the people are travelling Okanagan connector. below the posted limit and I don’t “The fascinating issue on this question see another 10 km/h hike making for is the gender gap,” said Mario Canseco, major mishaps. Vice President, Public Affairs at Insights Not surprisingly, the online survey of a West. “While half of men in BC would representative provincial sample also like to see a higher speed limit, just shows that a majority of residents one-in-four women concur with this believe that photo radar should not view.” be brought back. More than half of However, it was surprising to see that those polled (53 more than half (55 percent) believe percent) believe the speed limits should be left alone. the province should Another five percent want to see not bring back limits lowered. photo radar, which It’s surprising if you read the newswas introduced in paper letters pages and listen to the the 1990s as a province’s radio talk shows, where the measure to curb 100-click limit is commonly referred to speeding, but as unrealistic on today’s well-designed was abandoned highways. in 2001. As a frequent driver of the network, While almost I have to agree that a 110 limit on the

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Kodiaks outscore Steelers in wild finish By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A hat trick from Aldergrove Kodiaks’ league leading scorer Stephen Ryan helped propel his team to their sixth straight win and a top spot in the Junior B hockey league Wednesday night. When the dust had settled from a wild third period the Aldergrove Kodiaks had an 8-6 victory over the Grandview Steelers. The game was played Nov. 27 at the Aldergrove Arena. The Kodiaks lead the PJHL’s Harold Brittain Conference with a record of 16-4-02 and 34 points, three points clear of the secondplace Abbotsford Pilots. Aldergrove is also just two points back of the Delta Ice Hawks, who lead the junior B hockey league with 36 points. The Kodiaks do have a pair of games in hand, however. The two teams play in Aldergrove on Dec. 4. In the win over the Steelers, Stephen Ryan scored twice in the opening period for a 2-0 Kodiaks lead. Grandview’s Timothy Chow and Mitchell Steinke tallied 19 sec-

onds apart in the second to tie the game, but Kenny Prato and Adam Callegari restored the two-goal advantage prior to intermission. And that set the stage for a frantic final 20 minutes in which each team scored four times. Quinncy Leroux, Ryan, Spencer McHaffie and Callegari tallied for the home side while Christopher Seto with a pair, and Chow and Quinn Lenihan responded for the Steelers. Aldergrove outshot the Steelers 37-27 and scored on three of eight power plays, while the Steelers scored on one of three. Jordan Liem made 21 saves for the victory while Ryan (three goals, one assist) led the attack and earned game first star. Kodi Schwarz finished with three assists. Joshua Cronin had a pair of assists and earned game third star, while second star went to Seto. The Kodiaks now have a week off, until Delta Ice Hawks come calling at Aldergrove Arena, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:15 p.m. puck drop. The Kodiaks have two away games next week, versus Mission City Outlaws, Dec. 5 and

Grandview Steelers, Dec. 8, before they host North Delta Devils, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:15 p.m. KODIAKS SHARE THE SPIRIT The Kodiaks team of owners, staff, players and volunteers invite their fans to join them in helping the Aldergrove Food Bank and Christmas Bureau with a food drive and teddy bear toss in December. The teddy bear toss will be at the Dec. 18 home game versus crosstown rivals Abbotsford Pilots. Fans are asked to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed critter, unwrapped but in a plastic bag to the game. Then when the Kodiaks score their first goal fans simply throw the stuffed animals onto the ice surface. The Kodiaks will pick up the stuffed animals and deliver them to the Christmas Bureau for distribution. In addition, at the Dec. 4, 11 and 18 home games everyone who brings a non-perishable food item for donation to the Food Bank will receive $1 off regular admission price. This “Fill the Net” promotion will have a goal set up for fans to put their donations, which will be delivered to the Food Bank for distribution.

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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ captain Kenny Prato (#27 on left) and Grandview Steelers’ Matt Wolthers (#27) battles for the puck in a 8-6 win for the Kodiaks, Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Aldergrove Arena. Prato earned a goal and pair of assists, for 37 points this season and second place in the league’s scoring leaders, and Wolthers got an assist that night.

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It was a very competitive game but the visiting Pitt Meadows team squeaked through a 1-0 win over the Aldergrove Cobras in U-16 girls soccer at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Sunday, Dec. 1. In the photo, Aldergrove’s Brooklyn Shaw and Pitt Meadows player scramble for ball possession.

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Skating Exhibition on Dec. 7 at the Pacific Ice Gala at the South Surrey arena, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. In the new year they will be travelling to Lethbridge for a competition of B.C. and Alberta skaters. For any information about the Aldergrove Club, please visit their website at www.aldergroveskatingclub.com/. Registrations are still being accepted for the Learn to Skate program.

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Aldergrove Bantam A1 Bruins after their championship win in Kelowna.

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The Aldergrove Bantam A1 Bruins returned home from Kelowna last weekend as Champions. The Bruins got off to a slow start on Friday by dropping their first game 3-0 against a very strong Quesnel team. Game 2 had the Bruins pitted against another strong competitor in the Kamloops Jr. Blazers. Aldergrove struggled in the second period to generate enough offence to stay close but they did battle back to a 7-4 loss (empty net goal) to leave them 0-2 early on in the tourney. The next game saw the Bruins’ offensive power come to life, scoring 10 times against the

host Kelowna Jr. Rockets team. The game ended 10-2 and left Aldergrove with a 1-2 record in round robin play. Because of the crossover format, in a six-team tournament, Aldergrove crossed over into the semifinals on Sunday morning and took control of the West Kelowna Warriors, winning the game convincingly with a 6-1 score, earning the Bruins a berth in the final against Quesnel. With the train already rolling in the right direction, Aldergrove went on to beat the Quesnel Thunder 6-2 in the final and were crowned the Champions. The Bruins team consists of Kallum Dierkhising, James “JC” Carter, Jonny Rees Jr., Josh

Boelema, Travis Sharman, Jake McDonald, Jake Kristensen, Jordan Desrosiers, Dustin Hallberg, Liam Casey, Caleb Boelema, Zane Bouchard, Dayton Edwards, Bradley Taylor, Dawson Schwarz, Riley Jones, Dawson Ivison and Brian Chick. The Bruins have two regular season tournaments remaining this year with one in Langley and the other in Portland, Oregon. The Bruins’ end goal is to earn a spot and compete in the Bantam A Provincials being hosted this March in Mission. The Bruins’ team and staff would like to thank all of their families and friends for all of their support this season,” said coach Lyall Sharman.

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Above photo, Aldergrove Snipers captain Nolan Bencharski (#5 in black jersey) takes a shot on Surrey’s goal in Atom “C” hockey at Aldergrove Arena, Saturday, Nov. 30. Photo at left, Aldergrove Bruins’ Logan McDougall (#10 in white) fires the puck into Cloverdale Colts’ goal in a 6-4 win for Aldergrove in Midget “B2” hockey, Sunday, Dec. 1 at Aldergrove Arena. HARRY HUNT PHOTOS

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Top-flight guest coach Craig Sherbaty worked with Aldergrove’s TimBit hockey players at Aldergrove Arena as part of RBC Sports Day in Canada events on Saturday, Nov. 30. Sports Day is designed to give people a chance to try out new sports without having to commit to enrollment fees. Health Minister Terry Lake said, “Sports Day in Canada is an opportunity for all British Columbians to celebrate the power of sport, build stronger communities and facilitate healthy active living. “Through the Healthy Families BC strategy, our government is developing new partnerships with communities, schools and employers to support people in making healthier choices through programs that aim to reduce tobacco use, increase opportunities for physical activity, support healthy eating and promote healthy weights. “We are committed to making the healthy choice the easier choice for British Columbians. British Columbia was the first jurisdiction to partner with ParticipACTION, investing $6 million to help increase physical activity levels throughout our province.”

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In addition to some of the world’s top figure skating talent, this year’s Holiday Festival on Ice will feature award-winning jazz singer Holly Cole. Cole, a Canadian jazz singer, will be at the Langley Events Centre on Dec. 6, performing Christmas favourites lives while the figure skaters perform on the ice. Some of the stars slated to attend the event include figure skating legends Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko and Joannie Rochette. Browning is a four-time world champion while Stojko twice won Olympic silver medals in his career. Rochette won bronze at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, delivering a stunning performance with a heavy heart just days after her mother’s sudden passing. She became the first Canadian figure skater to land on the podium in 22 years. Also slated to perform are Jeffery Buttle, Kimmie Meisner, Sinead Kerr, John Kerr and Shawn Sawyer. This is the second year the show will be held at the Langley Events Centre. The event will be filmed by CBC and replayed throughout the holiday season. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

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Snow and Ice Control Program

Monday, December 9 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

The Township of Langley carries out its Snow and Ice Control Winter Program in accordance with municipal Snow and Ice Control Policy 05-732. This policy stipulates service levels according to a priority order structure.

Tuesday, December 10 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, December 16 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre

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Snow and ice control operations such as sanding and salting begin when conditions warrant. Snow plowing occurs when snow depth exceeds 100 mm (4 inches) and conditions are continuous.

Snow and Ice Control Priority Routes First Priority Routes TELEVISED

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 1 for the holiday season. Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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Arterial roads, major collector roads, bus routes, hilly areas, and school zones First priority routes are serviced on a continuous basis as long as poor conditions exist.

Second Priority Routes Industrial and commercial roads, secondary residential throughroads between arterial or major collector roads Second priority routes are serviced only after conditions on first priority routes are determined to be under control. Second priority routes are serviced during normal working hours only; minimal overtime is authorized. If conditions deteriorate on any higher priority route, resources are redirected to higher priority routes.

Third Priority Routes All remaining residential roads, with a “condition based” criteria response level Only when conditions result in snow accumulations which exceed 250 mm (10 inches) in the centre of the travel portion of the road, as measured by a Township Roads Superintendent, may a single pass of a plow be made. Intersection sanding and salting will only be completed when conditions warrant. Third priority routes are serviced only during normal working hours. If conditions deteriorate on any higher priority route, resources are redirected to higher priority route. Visit tol.ca/stormresponse to view the snow and ice control priority route map. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 224 Street from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue

224 Street closed from 52 Avenue to 56 Avenue starting December 9

56 Avenue closed

56 AVE.

216 Street (Detour Route)

48 AVE.

Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Fri Dec 13 7:15pm vs. Surrey Eagles Sat Dec 14† 7:15pm vs. Powell River Kings Sun Dec 15* 2:00pm vs. Naniamo Clippers † Teddy Bear Toss night - bring a teddy, get in free... in support of Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation * Skate with the Rivermen following Sunday game The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

224 ST.

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Starting December 9, 224 Street will be closed to through traffic from 52 Avenue and 56 Avenue for approximately two weeks.

Township Council adopted a number of bylaw amendments on March 4, 2013, authorizing an annual secondary suite licence fee of $350 and an additional 30 per cent in water and sewer utility fees (where applicable) for property owners with a secondary suite. A phasing-in strategy was also adopted to provide a graduated fee schedule for owners of existing authorized suites, where building permit applications were submitted for the secondary suite on or before March 5, 2013. The reduced annual fee of $175 will be in effect for the first three years unless the property is sold. Secondary suites that qualify for the reduced rate program will not be charged the additional 30 per cent utility fees until July, 2014. The deadline to qualify for the three-year reduced rate for property owners with existing authorized suites is fast approaching. Letters have been issued by the Township, reminding secondary suite owners who received building permit applications before March 5 to take advantage of the three year reduced rate by submitting their application and payment before December 31, 2013. Please note that departments within the Township’s Civic Facility will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. However, applications and payments by cheque can be dropped off at the Customer Service Counter or in the overnight Drop Box. Unlicensed suites will be proactively enforced and property owners who do not bring unauthorized secondary suites into compliance with Township bylaws and the BC Building Code could be fined up to $500 per day until compliance is obtained. Permit Licence and Inspection Services Department 604.533.6018 cdinfo@tol.ca

2014 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Application forms for the 2014 Community Grants including Capital Improvement Grants are now available: • On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants • At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor NEW THIS YEAR: We've gone green! Applications can now be completed and submitted online. Visit tol.ca/grants to submit your paperless application today. Paper copy forms will still be available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158

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W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance

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Secondary Suite Licencing and Utility Fees – Reduced Rate Application Deadline: December 31

40 AVE. This closure is required for construction of the East Langley Water Supply. Local and business access will be permitted during construction. For more information about this project visit tol.ca/elws. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca

The swimming pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 15 inclusive. The pool will reopen at 6am on Monday, December 16.

Weight Room: The weight room will be closed Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 8 inclusive. The room will be open again on Monday, December 9.

Cardio Room: Hours of Operation – Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 15: Monday to Friday, 6am - 8 pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 8pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

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Games Karate Team Selected The 2014 BC Winter Games Fraser Valley Zone 3 Karate Team of 12-13 year olds has been selected. Aldergrove Karate Club recently hosted the team tryout competitions for Zone 3, which encompasses the Fraser Valley and surrounding areas. The BC Winter Games will be held in Mission, Feb. 20-23, 2014.

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notice of public hearing Proposed Zoning Changes

BYLAW NO. 5031

PURPOSE:

Bylaw No. 5031 proposes to rezone property from Suburban Residential Zone SR-2 to Residential Compact Lot Zones R-CL(A), R-CL(B), R-CL(SD) and R-CL(RH) and Comprehensive Development Zone CD-97. A Development Permit for the single family lots is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw.

PROPOSAL:

This application will facilitate a mixed residential development comprised of 153 single family units, 54 townhouse units, 29 rowhouse lots and 8 semi-detached (duplex) lots.

204 ST

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

OWNER:

AGENT:

84 AVE

BYLAW NO.: 5031 APPLICATION NOS. RZ100403 / DP100730 Qualico Developments (Vancouver) Inc. 310, 5620 - 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3K2

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY ZONING BYLAW 1987 NO. 2500 AMENDMENT (MEDICAL MARIHUANA) BYLAW 2013 NO. 5037

Danny and Gladys Armstrong 20487 - 82 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 2A9

PURPOSE:

Qualico Developments (Vancouver) Inc. 310, 5620 - 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3K2

LOCATION:

20369, 20385, 20425, 20473, and 20487 - 82 Avenue; and 20364, 20386, 20408, 20434, and 20470 - 84 Avenue (see Map 1)

LEGAL:

Lot 30 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Lot 31 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Lot 156 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31984; Lot 11 Except: Easterly Portion; Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; Easterly Half Lot 11 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; Parcel “A” (H113991E) Lot 32 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597;

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Parcel B (L74752E) Lot 32 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 31597; Parcel “A” (H94388E) Lot 9 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; East Half Lot 9 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094; and Parcel “A” See H100711 of Lot 8 Block 2 Section 26 Township 8 New Westminster District Plan 1094

Bylaw 2013 No. 5037 amends Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 to restrict a medical marihuana use pursuant to the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations to select industrial zones and areas.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5031 and 5037; Development Permit No. 100730; and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 29 to December 9, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue. Date:

Monday, December 9

Time:

7pm

Place:

Township of Langley Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue Community Development Division 604.533.6034

notice of hearing C. Bergman Consulting Services 3079 Dorset Place Abbotsford, BC V2S 4G8

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Liquor Licence Endorsement Hearing.

LOCATION:

7887 - 264 Street (see Map 2)

LEGAL:

North East Quarter Section 24 Township 11 Except: Firstly: Parcel “A” (Plan with Fee Deposited 11980F), Secondly: Part on Plan with Bylaw Filed 46281, Thirdly: Parcel “E” (Bylaw Plan 62542), Fourthly: Parts Dedicated Road on Plan LMP4052, New Westminster District

PURPOSE:

Council to consider Fraser Pulp Chips Ltd.’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for the addition of a new licensed area to the existing Liquor Primary Licence at the Pagoda Ridge Golf Course. The addition of an indoor seating area and outdoor patio results in an increased patron capacity of 150 persons. The current hours of operation of 9:00am to 10:00pm will remain the same.

AT THE HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed applications shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the applications that are the subject of the hearing.

PROJECT NO.: 11-24-0004 APPLICATION NO. LP000022 Fraser Pulp Chips Ltd. 16318 - 79 Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 0K5 LP000022

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OWNER:

MAP 2

LP000023

43A AVE

200 ST

AGENT:

199A ST

Proposed Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement

PROJECT NO.: 07-34-0060 APPLICATION NO. LP000023 OWNER/: AGENT:

Langley Players Drama Club PO Box 56103 Valley Centre RPO Langley, BC V3A 8B3

LOCATION:

4307 - 200 Street (see Map 3)

LEGAL:

Part 66 feet by 330 feet Lot 6 Section 34 Township 7 having a frontage of 66 feet on the eastern boundary by 330 feet on the southern boundary NWD Plan 2048

PURPOSE:

Council to consider the Langley Players Drama Club’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a new Liquor Primary Licence at the Langley Playhouse. The proposed Liquor Primary Licence will be event driven to permit the service of alcohol to patrons during live theatre events. The applicant has requested a capacity for up to 120 persons and hours of operation from 7:00 to 11:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday.

MAP 3

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Liquor Primary Licence Endorsement Application Nos. LP000022 and LP000023 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 29 to December 9, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue. Date:

Monday, December 9

Time:

7pm

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Township of Langley Civic Facility

Address:

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TRUCK DRIVER needed for delivering & p/u of pre-fab concrete forms. Some physical labour. Class 3 with air needed. Crane certification a bonus. Apply in person between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri Coast Form Rentals 2030 Paramount Cres., Abbotsford

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS The Abbotsford News, The Mission Record & Chilliwack Progress Are looking for two drivers to make deliveries of bulk newspapers to specific locations throughout the cities of Abbotsford, Mission & Chilliwack. Newspapers are picked up from our plant in Abbotsford. Takes approximately 4 - 6 hrs to complete each delivery area. Deliveries are to be made on Tuesday & Thursday between 4:00 am & 2:30 pm. Earn approximately $900.00 to $1800.00/month. Must have a 16 foot, 1 ton cube or a 3/4 ton cargo van. This is a permanent contract position. Interested parties please submit your resume and picture of vehicle to:

The Abbotsford News Black Press Circulation Department 34375 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 604-870-4595 or email to: circulation@abbynews.com WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

CHRISTMAS CORNER CHRISTMAS TREE CLEARANCE

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Clark Family Christmas Tree Farm

Fraser, Noble, Grande or Spruce Any Tree $18

2171 - 232nd St 604-530-4172

OPEN Nov 30 - Dec 24, 10am - 4pm

McMaster Farm

28470 Huntingdon Rd (8th Ave, between Bradner & Lefeuvre) (604)857-9740 Open 9:30-4pm Now until Dec 23

CHRISTMAS TREE SPECIAL

ANY TREE $26 604-856-8457

A & H TREE FARM 2786 Cottonwood St. Btwn. Bradner & Lefeuvre South of Fraser Hwy.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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www.culinaryartsabbotsford.ca

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers

is now accepting applicants for our part-time apprentice programs – ITA Professional Cook 1, 2, and 3 (Red Seal). January through June 2014. Earn as you learn for just $400. We are also accepting applications for our full-time Professional Cook Chef training program.

Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract.

For more information, call or visit our website.

NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

35190 DeLair Road Abbotsford, BC 604-556-7000

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

HELP WANTED

Endless Job Opportunities

No Limits.

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FARM WORKERS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Required at berry farm for harvesting, pruning, planting and other farm labour. Experience an asset. Must be prepared to work in all types of weather, be able to perform repetitive motions and be in good physical conditions. Long hours, 6 days per week, February to October. Wages $10.25/hour South Alder Holdings 2052 272nd Street, Aldergrove. Fax resume 604 856 8337 info@southalderfarms.com

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HELP WANTED

F/T DISPATCHER Sanfred Transport located in Langley is accepting applications for an experienced full time dispatcher. Must have knowledge of the transportation industry, cross border data entry and must have excellent communication skills. Interested applicants please submit your resume via email to fschaefer@sanfred.com or fax to 604-607-6433 Attn. Fred Schaefer

Production Worker Black Press

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

JOB OPPORTUNITY

$13.80/Hour

EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.

We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress. EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills. If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you! Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-229-5072

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Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at both our Surrey and Abbotsford production facilities. Come join this team-based environment at our 24/7 facilities.

604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

Requirements: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift 35lbs and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro. • Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high school • Must have own transportation

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

This part-time position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

www.affordablemoversbc.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

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WE are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated administrative assistant with a go-getter attitude for various administrative duties in our office. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Excellent attention to detail, highly organized and ability to prioritize and multitask. Email resume and cover letter to mtt@hwintltd.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: hannachrysler.ca

TREE PRUNING

Best done in Dec. or Jan. while dormant for optimal health!

• Tree Trimming • Christmas Lights Installation • Snow Removal

810

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,

1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495. 604-859-5925

604-787-5915

FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773

www.treeworksonline.ca

PETS

REAL ESTATE 477

PETS

BEAGLES, 12’’ size, ready Dec 11, tri-colour. 5 male, $650. (604)3160376, tobyscardetail@hotmail.com

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 1st shots, parents on site, ready Dec 6. $700. Call (604)798-5069 LOVING DOG FOR GOOD HOME, Staffordshire/Pitbull, 2yrs spade female. Brindle. Great with kids & adutls. 604-615-7244 Abbotsford, 604-514-3809 Langley

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000

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Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet . Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540

www.paintspecial.com

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

ELECTRICAL

Running this ad for 8yrs

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE EXCAVATOR / BOBCAT

STANDARD POODLES- Big, beautiful, healthy puppies. Smart, calm, hypo-allergenic. Vet checked, vaccinations, house trained. Males, females, Blacks, Apricots, Reds. Delivery available. $1000, 250-5450158. Hiddenhills@shaw.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL

560

FUEL

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ROUTE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING

356

The Scrapper

HOMES FOR RENT

Abbotsford 28531 McClure Rd 6 bdrm bsmt home 3bath, dble laundry, 2 car garage, covered sundeck, $1575/mo 604-854-6101/ 864-1438

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

PLUMBING

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

3BED/2BA Beautiful renovated home on 11,000 sq feet lot in Panorama Ridge. $1650/month. Call 778-929-4696

Call 604-856-6500

25 Years Exp. SEE US AT:

338

WHITE Rock by Semiahmoo Mall. Lrg. bright. 2 bdrm. Heat & hot water incl. Grd level, Lrg private patio. Outdoor Pool. Parking $1150.00 Jan. 1/14 604 307-7402

LARGE shop for rent on acreage, 2 entry doors & 2 bay doors, 220 wiring, 35x27’, $700/mo 604-855-8595

545

GARDENING

APARTMENT/CONDO

YELLOW LAB PUPS. 3 females. Ready to go. Vet checked. $600. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford.

778-883-0817

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-0108 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

www.valleyconstruction.com

281

706

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old. Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

and MUCH MORE

Drainage / Concrete Breaking

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

RENTALS

PB Rottie Pups, 1 Male, 6 Females First Shots, Dewormed. Ready to go in 1 week. 604-374-4633

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

845

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Please apply in person to Steve Cloutier @ 34980 Lougheed Hwy Mission or call 604.826.6130 goldbandshakeandshingle@ gmail.com

SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OPERATORS WANTED WKM is currently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email davidfontaine@shawcable.com or phone 250-364-1541 for more information

MISC. FOR SALE

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347

MILL FOREMAN

Learn more about us at www.unifirst.ca To apply, please send resume and driver’s abstract to Sheri DeLeeuw by fax 604-888-8372 or email sheri_deleeuw@unifirst.ca

560

TRANSPORTATION

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

required for busy shake & shingle mill. Successful candidate must be experienced in mill operations & possess an excellent work ethic.

We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical. You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude. Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefits, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities For Advancement.

TREE SERVICES

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

FINANCIAL SERVICES

bpcampbellheights @gmail.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

Pease apply in person to: Steve Cloutier @ 34980 Lougheed Hwy. Mission, BC or call 604.826.6130 goldbandshakeandshingle@ gmail.com

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$45/Hr

Starting at $12.20 + Shift Premiums!

Shakepacker’s, Cuberman & Shingle Sawyers with experience required at local shake & shingle mill.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA Christmas Specials!

This position is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of the newspaper and related advertising supplements.

GENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

aldergrovestar.com

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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RV PADS

RV PAD for rent on acreage. Utils incl $500/mo. (604)855-8595

750

SUITES, LOWER

ALDERGROVE 1 bdrm bsmt ste, 4 appls, priv ent. NP/NS. $650 incl util. Refs req 604-607-0647 Aldergrove 2 bdrm sep ent clse to all schl park library transit. Cbl/hydro incl. Micro. No ldry. NS/NP $850mo OR room for rent $500 with sh common area. Avail now. Refs & credit chk. 604-657-4995

WAREHOUSE LIEN Whereby Townline Used Truck Auto Parts & Towing Ltd. is indebted to Inland Kenworth, 26770 Gloucester Way, Langley, B.C. V4W 3V6 for a 2002 International 700 series body style tow truck, VIN# 1HTSCAAN42H407830. Amount owing $36,510 plus taxes. Notice is hereby given that at 12:00 pm on December 20, 2013 or thereafter the given vehicle will be sold.

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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449,000

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Ti k t B Tickety Boo!! JJustt Lik Like N New!! Great curb appeal! Great location! 5 bdrm, 3 baths, double garage, NEW kitchen, floors, paint, blinds, tiles, light fixtures ..... too much to list!

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865

Call Anne 604-308-7365!

309,900

Better than strata! Really nice 4 bdrm, 2 bath rancher! Beaufiul dark hardwood floor, cozy gas fireplace, updated kitchen with s/s appliances, main bath has jetted tub. New carpets, fresh paint, room for RV!

Call Anne 604-308-7365!

Anne Stromsten.com

604-308-7365

27272 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove • Office: 604-533-3231

SMALL Job Renos Int. & Ext. Home Repairs & Renos. Quality Workmanship. Call Steve 778-888-7489

Power Play Realty DISPOSAL BINS By Recycle-it 6 - 50 Yard Bins Starting from

LISTINGS WANTED!

www.aldergrovestar.com

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

danflokstra.com Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

$189,900

$549,900

2613-270B STREET

ON 4.42 ACRES WALKRANCHER TO SCHOOLS / 2 BEDROOM SUITE

TWIN FIRS

Here it is all ready to move into just freshly painted with new roof new gutters and facia boards new covered deck new kitchen downstairs this home has a mortgage helper and is in terrific shape bonus 2 gas fireplaces large garage, R.V. parking great Mt Baker View check this one out there has been over $ 30,000,00 spent in upgrades here so make an appointment to see.

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

Call

Dan Flokstra

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

604-857-1100

NEED ROOM? Check out this one!

WANTED

Check out this one almost 1500 sq ft on main floor and was a custom built home with upgraded everything in a great neighborhood. New vinyl windows and an open plan eating area/ bakers dream kitchen/ livingroom area. Could be easily suited and has a terrific fully developed back yard with water feature fire pit and large patio as well! Have a look and bring an offer today..

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Dan Flokstra

2275-240 STREET

604-857-1100

$629,900

RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES

SOLD

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

$739,900

Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.

Dan Flokstra

6705 SATCHELL RD

604-857-1100

$1,400,000

VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA

9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.

Dan Flokstra

26489- FRASER HWY

604-857-1100

$ 419,900

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.

Call

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

$1,800,000

All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.

Call

2861 BERGMAN STREET

PRICE REDUCED!

Over 2000 sq ft wheelchair friendly home on 4.42 acre property in south Langley very well built home here in a great neighborhood in great shape. Has a terrific sunroom on the back. 3 bedrooms with extra large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. Property 1/3 cleared.

26 ACRES

Call

$525,000

3234-275 STREET

LISTINGS

Call

27691 DOWNES ROAD

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net

ALDERCENTER REALTY

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9,250

UP TO

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28,817

1000 BONUS CASH ON NEW PLUS $

2013/2014 CADILLAC’S SALE ENDS DECEMBER 9TH

All prices plus taxes and fees, net of all available Ford incentives. Vehicles and colors may not be as shown. See dealer for Ford program details. Dealer may sell for less.

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